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How is a lysosome formed in the cell?


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Lysosome:

  1. Lysosomes are organelles that are bounded by a membrane that contains digestive enzymes or hydrolytic enzymes.
  2. The main function of lysosomes is to break- down the worn-out parts of the cell and thus, they are known as suicidal bags.

Formation of lysosome:

  1. Lysosomes are formed by the Golgi apparatus and discharged into the cytoplasm.
  2. Rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes the hydrolytic enzymes that are present in the lysosome.

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